Vladivostok is where the railway from Moscow ends, on the Pacific.
Shall I show you the bay first?
— Sasha
Vladivostok
The end of the Trans-Siberian, on the Pacific
Hills over the bay, two great bridges, and seafood straight from the Pacific.
Sasha's picks
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The end of the lineThe kilometre 9,288 marker at the station, where the Trans-Siberian ends.About an hour
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Eagle’s Nest viewpointThe best view of the bay and both bridges.Two or three hours
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The Golden BridgeCable-stayed across the Golden Horn Bay, and lit at night.Two or three hours
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The fish marketCrab, scallops and sea urchin, eaten by the water.Two or three hours
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Russky IslandAcross one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world: forts, coves and the oceanarium.Half a day
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Vladivostok FortressSea forts and tunnels built to guard the Pacific port.Two or three hours
When to go
August and September are the warmest and clearest. Early summer is often foggy.
| Season | Months | What it’s like |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | Cold, sunny and dry; the bay can freeze. |
| Spring | Mar–May | Windy and cool. |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | Fog in June and July, warm sea in August. |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | The best weather of the year in September. |
A 2-day plan
Two days is enough for the city.
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The city and the bay The end of the line · Eagle’s Nest viewpoint · The Golden Bridge · The fish market
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2
Russky Island Russky Island · Vladivostok Fortress
Getting there
About eight and a half hours by plane from Moscow, or about a week on the Trans-Siberian.
ROTW prices every trip for your dates, hotel level and group size. Pin what you like, send it to me, and I'll come back with a real quote.
— Sasha
Questions people ask
What is the time difference with Moscow?
Vladivostok is seven hours ahead of Moscow.
How many days?
Two days, or three with a day trip out of the city.
Can I end a Trans-Siberian trip here?
Yes. Vladivostok is the end of the classic route from Moscow.
